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KV08 LHW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 LHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 44,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 23,564 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,764 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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KV08 LHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV08 LHW registered?

KV08 LHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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